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Functional Safety Chief Engineer

Our client is a global provider of pioneering engineering, research and test services to the automotive, defence, aerospace and rail sectors. They work in close collaboration with vehicle manufacturers and suppliers around the world, providing comprehensive support ranging from individual product tests to turnkey engineering design, development and build programmes.

Job Description

Functional Safety Chief EngineerNueaton

The Systems and Safety team are responsible for the deployment of functional safety, systems engineering and cyber security expertise and tools across the business to deliver internal and external projects. These projects can involve a combination of engineering, consultancy, analysis, training, audit and assessment either directly to external customers or for internal product developments. Our portfolio covers all domains of land-based transportation including automotive, commercial, off-highway and defence applications. With customers ranging from global vehicle manufacturers down to part-level suppliers, we take a pragmatic approach to scaling international standards and good engineering practice to an appropriate level for the individual client.

They are now looking for a Functional Safety Chief Engineer to join our busy team.

ExperienceEssential experience for this role would include:

Ideally a minimum 5 years in an embedded systems environment, particularly safety-related systemsA strong experience in systems engineering and requirements driven developments and be capable of advising clients on best-practiceExperience in all of:

Controllability of vehicles, in particular vehicle dynamics, control system performance and human-machine interactionsDefining and populating safety casesEmbedded hardware design and technical review for safety-related systemsEmbedded software design and technical review for safety-related systemsDefence safety-related systems standards such as Def Stan 00-56 and DO-254Hybrid electric vehicles and associated technologiesEngineering process development and practical implementation; including CMMI, ISO 15504 (SPICE)Developing and delivering training coursesMore specific details regarding this role are available of the job description.

SkillsEssential skills for this role would include:

Be capable of delivering a high standard of technical writingBe capable of presenting technical information confidently to customersBe a self-starter and able to execute designated tasks accurately and within timing and budget constraintsHave well-developed analytical skills – rigorous but pragmatic, being able to justify decisions with solid rationaleHave good interpersonal skills – a consensus-builder not confrontationalBe capable of technically managing a small group of engineers

QualificationsEssential qualifications for this role would include:

Good first degree (minimum 2:1) in electrical/electronic engineering, systems engineering or a relevant related disciplineDesirable qualifications for this role would include:

The candidate should be willing to travel and work flexibly: The job is likely to involve periods of 1 week at a time spent overseas approximately 3 or 4 times per year. The job may also involve extended placements at customer facilities requiring travel within the UK for 1 to 3 days per week. Additionally, the candidate should be willing to engage in the security clearance process for UK defence related projects.

All candidate must eligible for Security clearance.

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Key Consultant

Gemma Langley

I head the Manufacturing &Technologies division and we focus on products that have been designed and manufactured across a breadth of engineering industries. The division covers a range of markets including CEM’s, electronics, automotive, aerospace, rail, avionics, defence, manufacturing, medical, pharmaceutical, semiconductor and machinery & automation.

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